Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Caring for Med/Surg patients in a Stepdown unit (Progressive Care Unit).
• Must have experience with PCU, Acute Care, Telemetry, and Med Surg.
• Must have 2 years of work experience at a Level One Trauma facility.
• Every other weekend shift required.
• Float requirement to other universal/progressive areas within the healthcare system.
• Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted.
• No block scheduling; full weeks off requests between May and August will not be approved.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) Certification
• Experience in Med Surg nursing
• Experience in Telemetry nursing

Additional Information

• Must be willing to float to other units as needed.
• No local travelers within 100 miles accepted.
• Strict scheduling policies apply, especially regarding time off between May and August.
• All certifications and competencies must be current and maintained throughout the contract.
• Pass/Fail EKG exam is critical; only two attempts allowed before cancellation.
• Background checks and health documents must be updated annually or as required.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with PCU/Stepdown and trauma experience seeking a travel contract in Kentucky.